Security risks to your home during the Christmas holiday: How to keep your house safe

SECURITY is something all home-owners should be aware of, especially during the festive season. While Christmas is over, Express.co.uk has brought you some top tips for keeping your property safe for the rest of December going into the New Year.

Whether you’re spending the festive season elsewhere, or you’re concerned about being burgled overnight, there’s every reason for home-owners to take precautions with their security during the Christmas season. While you may be looking to recover after the busy Christmas Day celebrations, the threat of burglars entering your home still exists. And, should the worst happen, this could definitely put a dampener on your good mood. So, what are the risks, and what should you do to maximise home security?

How to keep your home safe during the festive season. Experts reveal to Express.co.uk their top tips on how to avoid a burglary.

Publicising that you’re taking a trip on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, could mean that potential intruders are aware about when your house is likely to be empty - so keep an eye on what you're actually sharing in public.

Keep your keys away from entrances

While a locked door may seem like enough to stop trespassers from stepping into your home, it’s important that you take additional steps to lower the risk of being burgled.

Keys which are close to letter boxes can sometimes be accessed by intruders via long sticks, so make sure you keep them out of sight.